According to Chris, the police started cordoning off the area after more people began gathering by the river. “The people who … [Read more...] about ‘We were there to mourn’: What it was like at the COVID-19 protests in Shanghai and Beijing
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Shanghai hit by COVID-19 protests as anger spreads across China
ANGER NATIONWIDE Shanghai's 25 million people were put under lockdown for two months earlier this year, an ordeal that … [Read more...] about Shanghai hit by COVID-19 protests as anger spreads across China
Protests in Shanghai and Beijing as anger over China’s COVID-19 curbs mounts
Frustration is boiling just over a month after Xi secured a third term at the helm of China's Communist Party. "This will … [Read more...] about Protests in Shanghai and Beijing as anger over China’s COVID-19 curbs mounts
Beijing shuts parks, Shanghai tightens entry as China COVID-19 cases rise
"Some of our friends went bankrupt, and some lost their jobs," said a 50-year-old Beijing retiree surnamed Zhu. "We can't do … [Read more...] about Beijing shuts parks, Shanghai tightens entry as China COVID-19 cases rise
China’s COVID-19 curbs intensify as cases surge to highest since Shanghai lockdown
BEIJING: Chinese authorities stepped up COVID-19 lockdowns and other curbs to halt clusters from spreading as China's case … [Read more...] about China’s COVID-19 curbs intensify as cases surge to highest since Shanghai lockdown
Shanghai Disney Resort visitors told to stay home after COVID-19 case
GOING IT ALONE While much of the world has been opening up, China has vowed to stick to its zero-tolerance approach to … [Read more...] about Shanghai Disney Resort visitors told to stay home after COVID-19 case
COVID-19 outbreak traps visitors at Shanghai Disneyland
BEIJING: Shanghai Disney Resort abruptly shut its doors on Monday (Oct 31) as Chinese authorities imposed a snap lockdown, … [Read more...] about COVID-19 outbreak traps visitors at Shanghai Disneyland
Chinese cities clamp down on COVID-19 as cases rise before winter season
BEIJING: Officials in Chinese cities and provinces across the country are pulling no punches in stamping out sporadic … [Read more...] about Chinese cities clamp down on COVID-19 as cases rise before winter season
Shanghai Disneyland reduces operations as China tightens COVID-19 curbs
BEIJING: Shanghai Disneyland will operate at reduced capacity from Saturday (Oct 29) to comply with COVID-19 measures, the … [Read more...] about Shanghai Disneyland reduces operations as China tightens COVID-19 curbs
China’s next premier Li Qiang: Xi Jinping loyalist who oversaw Shanghai COVID-19 lockdown
BEIJING: Li Qiang, who oversaw Shanghai's grinding two-month COVID-19 lockdown this year as party boss of China's commercial … [Read more...] about China’s next premier Li Qiang: Xi Jinping loyalist who oversaw Shanghai COVID-19 lockdown
COVID-19 cases rise in Shanghai, other Chinese cities; preventive steps strengthened
Father and son are due to be released on Thursday, while Lee's wife won't be released until Sunday. "It might be that we … [Read more...] about COVID-19 cases rise in Shanghai, other Chinese cities; preventive steps strengthened
IKEA shoppers rush out of Shanghai store after lockdown attempt due to COVID-19 risk
SHANGHAI: There were chaotic scenes at an IKEA outlet in Shanghai on Saturday (Aug 13) when authorities tried to lock down … [Read more...] about IKEA shoppers rush out of Shanghai store after lockdown attempt due to COVID-19 risk